Commercial Fleets Will Power Natural Gas Vehicle Market through 2016, According to Pike Research
Sep 14, 2011
There are currently about 12.6 million natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in use worldwide, and sales of NGVs vary widely from region to region and country to country. The majority of NGVs are located in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, particularly in countries like Pakistan and Iran that lack extensive gasoline r ... Continue reading
Waste Management Announces Plans for Clean-Burning Natural Gas for its Columbus Area Fleet
Sep 12, 2011
Waste Management today announced plans to convert to clean burning natural gas-powered trucks for its waste and recycling collection operations in Columbus, Ohio. This will be Waste Management's first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in Ohio. A new CNG fueling facility will also be installed at the company' ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks' Flagship Celebrates with New 750 hp Engine +VIDEO
Sep 9, 2011
The Volvo FH16 is now available with 750 hp and 3550 Nm to handle the heaviest and most demanding transport assignments. It will reach the market just in time to celebrate the 16-litre engineâs 25th anniversary. STOCKHOLM - September 9, 2011: 1987 saw the introduction of the Volvo F16 with Volvoâs first-ever ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2011
As the global economy begins tentative steps toward recovery, truck manufacturers are looking to technologies that can help mitigate the rising cost of diesel fuel while meeting increasingly strict emissions requirements. Trucks that utilize electricity to meet these goals come in four variations: hybrid electric, plug ... Continue reading
EMA and TMA Become the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association
Sep 6, 2011
The Engine Manufacturers Association, which includes the Truck Manufacturers Association, announced today the use of the name Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association for the trade group, effective immediately. "The name change announced today reflects the reality of how we have been doing business for some time." Th ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2011
Autocar, the first name in alternative fuel and custom severe-service trucks, is pleased to welcome three experienced, and powerful distribution and service partners to the Autocar Xspotter Terminal Tractor team. "All three distributors have deeply experienced Sales and Service personnel who truly know and understand t ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2011
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. today announced that John Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer for J.B. Hunt, will present to the investment community at the following upcoming conferences: Fourth Annual Dahlman Rose & Company Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September 7 at 8:45 a.m. (EDT) at ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 Earnings Call
Aug 25, 2011
Cascade Corporation, , a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report second quarter fiscal 2012 results on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 2:00 pm PDT. Conference Call Information Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer o ... Continue reading
OTR PRO Fuel Card Program Launches for Over-the-Road Vehicles
Aug 25, 2011
Wright Express Corporation , a leading global provider of business payment processing and information management solutions to the U.S. commercial and government fleet industries, announced today the launch of the OTR PRO fuel card program. At a time of rising fuel prices, the program is designed to meet the unique need ... Continue reading
USA Truck to Participate in the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum
Aug 23, 2011
USA Truck, Inc. announced today that Cliff Beckham, President and Chief Executive Officer is scheduled to participate in the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum on August 24, 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. CT and will be approximately 30 minutes in length. ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Transit Connect XLT Passenger Wagon Review By Carey Russ
Aug 21, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Ford Transit Connect XLT Passenger Wagon Ford's Transit Connect has been quite successful in the American vehicular marketplace, if the numbers I see on the road are any indication. That's no surprise, as the small-footprint multi-purpose vehicle doesn't really have any compet ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Heavy Trucks - Forecasts to 2015" report to their offering. 'Global Market Review of Heavy Trucks - Forecasts to 2015' This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the heavy trucks sector, its manufacturers, top markets, t ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Supplying HCV OEMs Report 2011" report to their offering. This new report examines the current state of the HCV industry looking at the level of market recovery following the economic crisis. The report analyses the key drivers currently affecting the industry, in ... Continue reading
Sleek New NEWS ARCHIVE SEARCH Makes Automotive Research a SNAP!
Aug 17, 2011
Search The Auto Channel's News Archives - The Most Complete and Comprehensive Online Automotive News Resource in the World AUTO CENTRAL - August 17, 2011: Since January 1996, TheAutoChannel.com has always been the leading online resource for automotive news and entertainment. Regardless of how many millions of dollars ... Continue reading
GPS Insight Raises the Bar for the GPS Tracking Industry with Release of New Dashboard Interface
Aug 15, 2011
GPS Insight, a leading provider of GPS tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, has announced the release of its powerful and configurable, yet simple new GPS fleet tracking dashboard interface. This new dashboard has an entirely new look and feel. Several system tabs can be customized to the user's exa ... Continue reading
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